OPERATING THE STAND UP LIFT
SECTION 3—OPERATING THE STAND UP LIFT
Introduction
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any transfer of a patient without approval of the patient's physician, nurse, or medical assistant. Thoroughly read the instructions in this owner's manual, observe a trained team of experts performing the lifting procedures and then perform the entire lift procedure several times with proper supervision and a capable individual acting as a patient.
The legs of the stand up lift must be in the maximum open position for optimum stability and safety. If the patient is in a sling and it becomes necessary to move through a narrow passage, close the legs of the stand up lift only as long as it takes to move through the passage. When the stand up lift is through the passage, return the legs to the maximum open position.
If it is necessary to close the legs to maneuver the stand up lift under a bed, close the legs only as long as it takes to position the stand up lift over the patient and lift the patient off the surface of the bed. When the legs of the stand up lift are no longer under the bed, return the legs to the maximum open position.
Invacare recommends that two assistants be used for all lifting preparation and transferring to/from procedures; however, the stand up lift can be operated with one assistant. The use of one assistant is based on the evaluation of the health care professional for each individual case.
Using the Pendant Buttons
WARNING
DO NOT lock the rear casters of the stand up lift when lifting an individual. Locking the rear casters could cause the stand up lift to tip and endanger the patient and assistants.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.1 on page 19.
The pendant is used to raise/lower the stand up lift or to open/close the legs of the base for stability when lifting a patient.
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